Author: Peter Harris

How well do you know the people you are asking to be your professional references? It turns out that a surprisingly high number of us are choosing our references poorly, and it is costing us job opportunities. Those are the findings of a new report out from the staffing experts at Robert Half. Their survey…

There is more good news on the horizon for Canadian job seekers and companies. Growth is projected to continue into the second quarter of 2019. Those are the findings of the latest Employment Outlook Survey for Canada, conducted by the Manpower Group. The regular study of hiring intentions of Canadian business leaders found that companies…

Women are 16 per cent more likely to get hired for the jobs they apply for. Those are the findings of a new gender insights report from the team at LinkedIn. Does that indicate a bias towards women? That number makes it appear as though hiring managers are showing a preference for female candidates. However,…

Only a small fraction of the people who apply for a job are called in for job interviews. Even in a tight labour market, competition for many roles can be fierce. At most larger organizations, your resume has to get past the ATS, software filters, to even be read by a human recruiter. Here are…

You don’t need to be an IT professional or a computer science grad to be proficient in some of the most sought-after tech skills in Canada right now. Digital skills are needed in the workplace across industries. If you grew up in the era of social media, you probably have a number of valuable abilities…

It’s that time of year again. Flu season is upon us. The flu is at its peak in Canada between October and May – with a spike right around February. If you’re seeing a lot of empty desks around the office, that’s a good thing. It means sick people are smart enough to stay home…

Our recent post revealing that candidates are required to have an average of three years of experience to get hired for an entry-level position stirred up some debate on social media. (You can read that story here.) How can a job be ‘entry-level’ if you already have to have three years of experience to do…

Whether you’re starting a new job or just showing up for your regular gig, there are ways that you can use any day at work to make your career more successful. And this is true whether you hold a professional role in your field, or you are in an unrelated job just to pay some…